I Tried Keto for 30 Days—What Happened Shocked Me

I Tried the Keto Diet for 30 Days. Here's What Happened…

Week 1: Headaches, brain fog, and… no energy.

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Week 2: Down 4 pounds. Cravings gone. I felt… sharper?

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Week 3: My sleep changed. I was dreaming vividly.

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Week 4: My skin looked better. No more bloating.

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But then… one side effect I wasn’t ready for.

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Hair started thinning. Doctor said it’s common on keto.

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I tweaked my diet. Added electrolytes. It helped.

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Final Result: -8 pounds. Sharper mind. Still keto-ish.

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Curious what keto will do to your body? Read my story.

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